School News
Open Enrollment -ENDS TODAY - January 9, 2026 - This is for families not currently enrolled at JA, or if you have an incoming preschool or kindergarten student for the 2026-2027 school year, you must submit an application. Applications must be submitted in EnrollJeffco beginning December 2. Please share this information with neighbors, family and friends that may be interested in attending JA. You do not need to submit an application for students currently attending JA. 6th grade students will automatically be enrolled at JA Secondary.
Current families have received an email from Jefferson County Schools to login to EnrollJeffco and confirm that they are returning to JA or have the option to apply to other schools. If you have not completed this process, you should have received another email from the district prior to returning in January. Please respond to that email. Along with confirming your enrollment, you will also need to review/revise your personal information (address, phone numbers, etc.). All students will be automatically enrolled into JA next year, unless we are notified by the family or another school that the student is transferring.
Drop off during inclement weather - In an effort to make morning drop-off safer and more efficient for everyone, we will be implementing a change to the AM Driveline process. This update will apply only to the south/west side of campus and only on days with inclement weather, primarily during snowy mornings. We have already tested this new traffic pattern twice with great success, helping students transition from their cars into the building more quickly and safely while minimizing the impact on instructional time and getting you on your way in the morning quicker. Click HERE for a map of the new traffic pattern.
Continuation Pictures - Thursday, January 22 - Kindergarten and 6th grade students will have their individual pictures taken on this day. Kindergarten students will wear cap & gown. 6th grade students are encouraged to personalize their picture. Please see the flyer in Monday’s folder. There is not a makeup day for these pictures.
Science Fair - Get your lab coats and safety goggles ready! It is time for the return of the Jefferson Academy Science Fair. The science fair will be held on April 3rd. This event will be open to students in grades 2-6 and SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Please see the attached form to sign your student up. This form will be open for signups until January 30th. Once the form is filled out please watch for further communication from Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Seidel. (Signup Link)
Summer JagCare - This program is only open to students currently enrolled at Jefferson Academy. If you are interested in placing your student(s) in this program please, sign up with this link. For more information, please visit the website (link). If you have further questions, please contact Karoline Corcoran at kcorcoran@jajags.com.
6th Grade Students - JA Student Transition Night Meeting at JA Secondary, in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Please join JA Secondary’s administration on Thursday, February 5 at 5:30 p.m. for their annual 6th Grade Transition Night. This night is offered to all current JA 6th grade families and students who are planning to attend JA Secondary for 7th grade. The Secondary Admin team will share information on transitioning to JA Secondary, along with details on how your student will select their classes for 7th grade. This meeting is in-person only. For our 6th grade students who attend, they will receive a gift from the Secondary. If you are unable to attend, please email Anne Leoni, Registrar at aleoni@jajags.com.
Calendar
Monday, January 19 - No school - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 20 - Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Summit Westminster and via Zoom
PTO
Bathroom remodeling - Last Wednesday, the PTO membership approved $32,000 towards the remodeling of the bathrooms in the 5th grade hall, as well as the ones outside 1st grade and near the 3rd grade. These are the original bathrooms that have not had any work on them since when they were built. We had recently received numerous requests from students, staff and parents to “do something about it”. So we are. This money needs to be spent by June 30th, 2026; therefore, they will be completed by this time as well. Thank you PTO membership!!
Community Social - Join us at MOD Pizza (6415 W 104th Ave, Suite 400, Westminster, CO 80020) on Wednesday, Jan. 14th. Bring in the flyer (will be in the Monday folder on 1/12) or order online or in the MOD app using fundraiser code: MODGIVES25. This is valid for dine-in, takeout, or delivery (within delivery area, when ordered online/app) NOTE: Because of your amazing support at our BJ’s Community Social, we raised $478.26 for Jefferson Academy PTO! Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and wind to come out.
Kids' Nite Out - Join us on January 23, 2026 for Kids' Nite Out at Paul Derda Rec Center. The theme is Best Friends Night! Not sure what Kids' Nite Out is, check it out HERE. More information to come, so stay tuned!
TimeHop - BIG changes are coming to TimeHop! If you're interested in serving on this committee, reach out to president@japto.info. An informational meeting will be scheduled for later in January, we would love to see you there!
Save the Dates
1-14-26 - Community Social - MOD Pizza
1-21-26 - Hospitality Breakfast
1-23-26 - Kids' Nite Out (Paul Derda Rec Center)
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